New Year's Eve Hair and Makeup Tutorials

The Ultimate Guide to New Year's Eve Beauty

We're on the cusp of a New Year, and there are plenty of things to look forward to in 2013. But first you'll need a stellar beauty plan to ring in the coming year tonight. This guide has all the essentials from hair and makeup tutorials to last-minute fixes for the night of the party. Plus, since everyone will be piling on the sparkle, there's a guide for glitter use, too. And so the countdown begins . . .

Flirty and feminine, a faux bob provides an unexpectedly stylish way to wear an updo for the holidays. It's also a great technique for faking a new look — hairdresser's shears not required. This curly faux bob is ideal for a fancy holiday fete.

Fizz. Pop. Clink. That's the sound of 2013 approaching — time to put on your sparkliest dress, let your hair down, and get ready for the ball to drop. MAC's Director of Creative Artistry Gregory Arlt showed us how you can pair glittery eyes with a red lip and not look over-the-top.